On September 24, 1969, the then Union Education Minister Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao, launched the NSS programme in 37 universities covering all States. It was appropriate that the programme was started during the Gandhi Centenary Year as it was Gandhi ji who inspired the Indian youth to participate in the movement for Indian independence and the social uplift of the downtrodden masses of our nation.
Objectives:
Ø Understand themselves in relation to their community;
Ø Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;
Ø Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
Ø Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
Ø Practice national integration and social harmony.
NSS IN COLLEGE
There are two units of NSS comprising 100 volunteers in each unit. These unites are led by the two programme officers appointed by the Principal. Two types of activities are conducted in NSS- Regular activities (120 hours) and Annual Special Camp (120 hours). All the volunteers have to serve in NSS for at least 2 years for 240 hours to get certification from the university.
In this current session (2021-22) the NSS volunteers have participated in following activities:-
§ Ozone day and other environment related Programmes.
§ Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by conducting following activities likeEssay Writing on Patriotism and Role of Youth in Nation building Slogan Writing on Patriotism
§ Selfie with Daughter.
§ Two one day Camps organized on 18 Nov 2021 and 17 Feb 2022 in College Campus.
§ Special Seven Days camp from 21-03- 2022 to 27-03-2022 at Mhohalla Khatikan.